I rise today to speak about the proposed CAP reform. This is the most significant reform since the MacSharry reform. As the Deputy Leader is aware, Pillar 1 delivers an average of €260 per hectare. It is essential that this level of funding continues. A lot of farmers in good faith entered schemes such as ACRES and organics. They are just two examples of schemes that farmers have committed to. It is very important that the existing funding of Pillar 1 continues but also Pillar 2. At the moment it looks like there will be inadequate funding to fund both pillars but it is essential that both pillars are funded. I know there is a big job of work to be done. I would like the Minister, Deputy Heydon, to come in to talk perhaps about agriculture in general but certainly to talk about where he thinks these CAP negotiations are going.